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November 12th at The Studio: Comedy Night

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Not something we would usually post since it’s not a music show- but we thought you all might like to know about a local comedy show that will be taking place at The Studio (401 South Grand Avenue West, home of The Studio Show down the street from us on South Grand). The Studio are trying out their first local comedy show on Saturday, November 12th one week from today featuring six local comedians. Here is what they have lined up:

Ty Poppenhouse
Nick Wills
Maurice Robinson
Kathy Brennan
Amy Watson
Al Nimpson
Hosted by Keith Redd

Check out a facebook event for that right here. Looks like tickets can be purchased in advance for $5 each over at Eventbrite and things are starting over there at 8:00 pm. Of course that night at Black Sheep we also have a show featuring Toxic Womb from Columbus, Ohio.

The Suction Cups: “Mummies Alive!” (Ron Wasserman)

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Today we bring you a new track recorded by Springfield’s own Suction Cups which is a cover of the “Mummies Alive” theme song composed by Ron Wasserman. The song was done for a compilation being put out by Champaign/Urbana-based label Kuloolu Records featuring all songs from the 1990’s being covered by current bands from our area. You can stream the cover below.

The full compilation is called “The 90’s but NOW” and you can check out the first four tracks that have been released right here. The first track also features Springfield band The Complaint Line covering “Somebody to Shove” by Soul Asylum.

 

Tonight at Black Sheep: Theater Troupe Fundraiser

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Just a reminder that we do not have any shows going on this weekend at Black (the next one isn’t until Wednesday), November 9th with the Pretend I’m Not There tape release show, but we are hosting a benefit event for the Absurdist People’s Theater Troupe tonight! This is going to be a Rocky Horror Picture Show themed fundraiser. Come dressed as your favorite Rocky character if you so wish and there will be games to participate in and also food.

The fundraiser is $5 entry, and then we have been told there will be certain games set up for $1. This will go from 7:00 to 10:30 pm. Proceeds will be going towards The Absurdist People’s Theater Troupe and their next production and also to Black Sheep. Check out a facebook event for all of that right here. Also check out our shows page for a closer look at everything coming up at Black Sheep and Southtown this fall / winter.

This Saturday at Black Sheep: Theatre Troupe Fundraiser

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Good evening! Just us dropping by to let you know what is happening at Black Sheep this weekend. There aren’t any actual shows until Tuesday, November 9th with the Pretend I’m Not There tape release show, but we are hosting a benefit event for the Absurdist People’s Theater Troupe. This is going to be a Rocky Horror Picture Show themed fundraiser. Come dressed as your favorite Rocky character if you so wish and there will be games to participate in and also food.

The fundraiser is $5 entry, and then we have been told there will be certain games set up for $1. This will go from 7:00 to 10:30 pm. Proceeds will be going towards The Absurdist People’s Theater Troupe and their next production and also to Black Sheep. Check out a facebook event for all of that right here. Also check out our shows page for a closer look at everything coming up at Black Sheep and Southtown this fall / winter.

Abolith: “Idols”

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Today we are bringing you new music from a newer Central Illinois-based metal band called Abolith. Abolith have debuted their first ever recorded song called “Idols” which you can stream on that youtube player below.

Abolith played one of their first shows at Black Sheep back in June. Currently they also have one show lined up at the Shumway Street Bar in Taylorville on November 19th, which does happen to be the same night as another show at The Radon Lounge and also the Black Sheep Band Lotto.

 

November 12th at Black Sheep: Toxic Womb, Gnargoyle, Starlorde, GRINN

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It is looking like we don’t have a whole lot of shows lined up for November here at Black Sheep and Southtown, but we will say that the ones that we do have lined up are looking killer! This is one that is happening on Saturday, November 12th in just ten days. This show features the band Toxic Womb coming from Columbus, Ohio. Check out their music streaming on the player below. We also have the wacky Champaign/Urbana-based punk band Gnargoyle, who we have not seen in a minute. Gnargoyle also released a split recently with the infamous Springfield rash rock group Diaper Rash. Very cool. Up before that we have the space-themed Star Trek enthusiast band “Starlorde”. And opening things up we have hardcore project GRINN to put a smile on all of our faces.

This show will start at 7:00 pm and admission is $5. Check out a facebook event for this one right here. And of course be sure to check out our shows page for a good look at everything else coming up this fall/winter at Black Sheep.

New Arrivals This Week at Dumb Records

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It’s another exciting week at Southtown record store Dumb Records (1107 South Grand E Ave). Thanks to all who came out to the first ever open mic night in our store this past Sunday- things went over really well and it might have been the most attended show we have held inside the record store so far! We’ll have to continue open mics inside Dumb Records. This week there are plenty of new arrivals hitting the shelves of the store, including new and used LPs, 7″s, and CDs. You can check out that list of items below, and let’s also take a look at the store’s operating hours for the week while we are at it:

Tuesday (today): noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: noon – 8:00 pm
Thursday: noon – 8:00 pm
Friday: noon – 8:00 pm
Saturday: noon – 8:00 pm
Sunday: noon – 8:00 pm
Monday: noon – 8:00 pm

New LPs
Brat Kings – Hypnopedia
Our Lady – Lure
Sonic Avenues – Disconnector
Sonic Avenues – Mistakes

Used LPs
Al Jolson – The Immortal Al Jolson
Andy Williams – Danny Boy
Andy Williams – Million Seller Songs
Andy Williams – Sings Rogers & Hammerstein
Andy Williams – Two Time Winners
Andy Williams – The Village of St. Bernadette
Arthur Murray – Music For Dancing
Ashley Tappen – Organ Stardust
B.J. Thomas – New Looks
Benny Goodman – The Best of Benny Goodman
Bing Crosby – Sing Along! With Bing Crosby And His Friends
Boots Randolph – The Yakin’ Sax Man
The Charlie Daniels Band – Volunteer Jam III and IV
Cristy Lane – One Day At A Time
The Danube Strings – Johann Strauss Waltzes
Dean Martin – I Take A Lot of Pride In What I Am
Eddy Howard – Sleepy Serenade
Ethel Smith – The Many Moods of Ethel Smith
Floyd Cramer – This Is Floyd Cramer
The Forest And The Water – Sounds For Love
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians – Midnight Melodies
Heartsfield – The Wonder Of It All
Jerry Reed – The Best of Jerry Reed
Jim Reeves & Patsy Cline – Greatest Hits
The Kingston Trio – Something Special
Korla Pandit – Latin Holiday
Mac Davis – Stop And Smell The Roses
Morton Gould – More Jungle Drums
Morton Gould and his Orchestra – Popular Classics
Never On Sunday – Original Sound Track Music
Perry Como – Lightly Latin
Robin Trower – Take What You Need
Roger Williams – Songs of the Fabulous Fifties
Rondo Stereophonic – The Railroad In Stereo
Sammy Kaye – The Best Of
Various – All The Great Motown Love Song Duets
Various – The Best of the 50s
Various – Big Bands’ Greatest Hits
Various – Boogie Woogie Revisited
Various – The Dancing 30’s In Percussion
Various – Great Music For Reflection
Various – Motown Superstars Sing Motown Superstars
Various – A Salute To Glenn Miller
The Wayfaring Stranger – Burl Lives
Wayne King, his Saxophone & Orchestra – The Waltz King
Wayne Newton – Danke Schoen

New 7”s
Nobro – Stoke Level: High

Used 7”s
Billy Joel Featuring Ray Charles – Baby Grand
Daryl Hall John Oates – Rich Girl b/w London, Luck, & Love

Used CDs
101 Strings Orchestra – Strings for Lovers
Adele – 25
Andy Williams – 16 Most Requested Songs
Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby
Arcade Fire – Neon Bible
Charlotte Church
Cole Porter – Songbook
Madonna – The Immaculate Collection
Nat King Cole / Django Reinhardt – Shades of Jazz
The Original Jeff Beck Group – Beck-Ola
Peter Bjorn and John – Living Thing
Pixies – Surfer Rosa
Ryan Adams – Easy Fire
Swans – To Be Kind
Tennessee Ernie Ford – Sings 22 Favorite Hymns
Various – Pure Moods
The White Stripes – Get Behind Me Satan
Willie Nelson – 16 Biggest Hits

Videos: Stuck Lucky at Black Sheep 10-6-16

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Today we bring you a video of touring Nashville ska-punk band Stuck Lucky performing at Black Sheep earlier this month. The video was from the show on October 6th along with Stereo Static, The Suction Cups, and Spooky Poo. You can check out the video of Stuck Lucky performing their song “Blood of Snakes” below. Also listen to the recorded version of the song on Stuck Lucky’s bandcamp page right here. *Little side tidbit: did you know that Stuck Lucky have played at Black Sheep four times now, all in the years 2007, 2014, 2015, and 2016? The first time was nine years ago! Wow!

Check out more videos shot at Black Sheep over the years on our vids/pics page.

Open Mic Tonight at Dumb Records

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Tonight we are mixing things up slightly and trying something new and that is the first ever open mic night to be held inside of Dumb Records (1107 South Grand East Ave). Things will kick off at 7:00 pm with acts and go until 10:00 pm. We actually have all of the time slots completely filled with a solid group of performers it looks like right now, but we encourage anyone interested in performing to come out either way! A lot of times with open mics we might have a slot free up last minute, and you can always come out and talk to us about getting on a later show. Here is what we have lined up for tonight:

9:45 – 10:00 = Pretend I’m Not There
9:30 – 9:45 = Mario Cannalema
9:15 – 9:30 = Mike Butler
9:00 – 9:15 = Kaylee Sims
8:45 – 9:00 = Concern for the Cause
8:30 – 8:45 = Nagasaki
8:15 – 8:30 = Nagasaki
8:00 – 8:15 = Keegan Otwell
7:45 – 8:00 = Austin Connelly
7:30 – 7:45 = Kiki Walker
7:15 – 7:30 = Zach Goriszewski
7:00 – 7:15 = Seth Belford

Looks like a pretty packed schedule! In case you were wondering, the open mic night is also completely free, and not only that but Dumb Records will be giving out free unlimited soda and water. Plus everything inside the store is 15% off. Check out a facebook event for all of that right here. Also take a peek at our upcoming shows page for a look at what’s going on around Southtown this upcoming fall/winter.

Illinois Times 2016 “Best Of” Results

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It’s that time of year again and the results are up! For the Illinois Times‘s annual “Best Of’s” polls. It’s that time of year when some great local businesses, people, and bands are highlighted and then there are always those who don’t win and aren’t too happy about it! This year Black Sheep didn’t win first place for best music venue (congrats to Boondocks, but we are mentioned as a top finalist! We are also mentioned as a top finalist in the category of best hip hop venue! We are happy for any mention in the best of’s, so thank you Illinois Times and all who voted!

Check out the full Best Of’s results online right here, and specifically the Music and Arts section right here. We will also be doing our own Best Of 2016 on our site at the end of this year to highlight your top shows, songs, and releases that Springfield bands put out this year.Stay tuned for that!